The Role of ESG in Our Operations

GLS* is committed to responsible growth, guided by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. These principles drive our efforts to reduce our environmental impact , support our workforce and communities and uphold transparency and ethical governance across our entire supply chain. We focus on the reduction of carbon emissions, creating an inclusive workplace and supporting local initiatives.

ESG reporting

Discover our ESG journey through detailed reports from recent years.

ESG Report 2025
ESG Report 2024

Our ESG efforts

Our commitment to sustainability is guided by three core priorities:

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Environment

Every day, GLS transports millions of parcels, and we recognise the impact of our logistics and transport processes on natural resources and emissions. That‘s why climate and environmental protection are integral to our sustainability efforts.

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Social

With a dynamic team of more than 23,000 colleagues from diverse backgrounds in more than 50 countries, we take pride in being an inclusive employer and a trusted business partner, making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

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Governance

Responsible corporate governance ensures the trust placed in us by stakeholders is earned through integrity and reliable service. We provide access to policies, supporting documents and certificates to foster transparency.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals

GLS Group is committed to contributing to the realisation of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among these, five goals are particularly relevant to our business activities and have been placed at the centre of our ESG efforts.

Learn about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) adopted by the UN.

*Unless specifically mentioned, GLS refers to all affiliated companies of GLS B.V., operating under the GLS trademark.